Cover Supervisor

Frome College; Frome; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Onsite catering

Nursery

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Helpline

Job summary

Frome College is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our Cover team. You will manage the school''s emergency and planned absence system, coordinate cover requirements, and supervise lessons as part of a dynamic team. The role blends office administration with classroom supervision to support pupils and staff.

We offer a supportive induction and CPD opportunities in a thriving school community on a picturesque campus with access to facilities and local amenities in Frome.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with Google and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and positive attitude.
• Ability to work with young people and encourage learning.
• Initiative, planning and organisational skills.
• Flexible, with ability to prioritise commitments.
• Humour and constructive teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cover requirements for absences (emergency and planned).
• Manage a team of lesson supervisors.
• Oversee administration related to school cover procedures and processes.
• Split duties between office and classroom to supervise and manage classes.

Skills

IT skills (Google)

Communication

Engage with young people

Initiative

Planning & organisation

Flexible

Humour

Tools

Google

MS Office

Job description

Frome College has an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated Cover team. Responsible for managing the school's emergency and planned absence system, you will effectively co-ordinate cover requirements, manage a team of lesson supervisors and oversee administration relating to the school cover procedures and processes. The role will be split between office and classroom as a significant element of the day will be spent supervising and managing classes of students. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and energetic team of highly motivated teachers and support staff as well as becoming an integral part of our school community.

• Have strong IT skills, preferably with experience of Google and MS office.
• Have excellent communication skills with a positive can-do attitude
• Have the confidence and ability to work effectively with young people and encourage them to learn
• Be able to use your own initiative, with good planning and organising skills
• Have a flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise to ensure all commitments are achieved
• Have a great sense of humour!

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.

Salary from £24,977 to £27,530 per year

We offer the successful candidate:

• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline